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What is a cigarette lighter used for?
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Cigarette lighters are used to light the ends of cigarettes or cigars. Johann Wolfgang Döbereiner invented the first one in 1823 to take the place of the matches. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of antique and vintage cigarette lighters.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Shop for Cigarette Lighter on 1stDibs
Victorian Cast Iron Bar/counter Cigarette Lighter
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in Dereham, GB
Victorian Cast Iron Bar/counter Cigarette Lighter
In the Form of a smoking Gentleman.
Hat Hinges
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal
$325 Sale Price
20% Off
Alfred Dunhill Silver Plated Rollagas Cigarette Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Alfred Dunhill Silver Plated Rollagas Cigarette Lighter With Original Box, and leather soft case
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate
$746 Sale Price
23% Off
Stunning Art Deco, Machine Age Aluminum Cigarette Lighter Collection
By Ronson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Art Deco, Machine Age aluminum cigarette lighter collection, new or old stock, never used
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Aluminum
1940s Art Deco Cigarette Lighter Aluminum Block Lift Arm
By Dunhill
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Art Deco Vintage 1940s Aluminum Block Lift Arm Side Wheel Cigarette Lighter
2.13 x 1 W x .63
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Aluminum
Classic Cartier Silver Plated Cigarette Lighter & Red Cartier Box Serviced
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Classic Cartier Silver Plated Cigarette Lighter With A Red Cartier Presentation Box
Fully Serviced
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Silver Plate
Cartier 18k Gold Plated Working Pocket Cigarette Lighter & Cartier Box
By Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant Cartier 18k Gold Plated Oval Pocket Cigarette Lighter With A Red Cartier Presentation Box
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate